Community Health Resources·Manchester, Connecticut
The specialist provides intensive community-based treatment and rehabilitation for adults with serious persistent mental illness or dual diagnoses. Key duties include creating person-centered treatment plans, providing crisis intervention, and linking clients to community resources.
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Job title: Recovery Support Specialist
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm: one weeknight 12pm-8:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays 10:30am-7pm
Program/Location: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT); Manchester, CT
*Community-based travel, predominately within a 15-mile radius. Company vehicles readily accessible for use!*
PC#: 1565
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) *Click here to learn more about the program! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxA0M6u5a50]
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.
About the Position: Recovery Support Specialist
Position Highlights
The perfect mix of autonomy and team solidarity to support your day-to-day work!
Daily team meetings and weekly supervision focused on collaboration and professional growth!
Flexibility to create your day to day appointment schedule
Connect with clients in the community at their home or community settings—Every Day is a New Experience!
Build long-term relationships with clients that have a lasting impact.
Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s) as required by position.
2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an CPSRP (formerly RSS) preferred. Self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.
Certified Peer Support & Recovery Specialist (CPSRP) from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required.
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
$18.00/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent lived experience and at least 2 years of experience with the target population. A valid driver's license and a CPSRP or CCAR certification are required or must be obtained within six months.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
